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Antone threw two shutout innings against the Diamondbacks on Friday, striking out three while allowing one hit.

Antone was in line for the win after relieving Tyler Mahle to begin the fifth inning, but Cam Bedrosian and Lucas Sims both struggled later in the game. There will be similar opportunities for him to steal some wins in relief, and in the future he might get stretched out more -- this was just his second appearance in the regular season, after he lost some time in spring training with nagging injuries.

Perez (1-0) picked up the win Friday night, with the Reds scoring a run in the 10th inning after he got the last two outs in the ninth.

Perez gives the Reds yet another high-velocity reliever, and he's throwing harder now than he did with the Astros by nearly two mph. He walked a batter on Friday night, and that's been the concern with him in the past -- he walked six batters in 6.1 frames with Houston last year.

Webb was recalled by Atlanta on Saturday.

Webb was called up Wednesday to serve as the 27th man for the doubleheader against the Nationals, and he'll remain in the major-league bullpen after Chris Martin (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Webb made eight relief appearances for Atlanta last year and tossed 10 scoreless innings while striking out 10.

Martin has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 7.

Martin hadn't appeared in a game since April 4 due to numbness in the fingers of his pitching hand, but there was hope that he'd be able to return for Saturday's game against the Phillies. However, he'll be unavailable for several days while the team waits for the inflammation in his throwing shoulder to subside. Right-hander Jacob Webb was recalled in a corresponding move, while A.J. Minter and Tyler Matzek will remain Atlanta's top setup men while Martin is sidelined.

Floro is one of the top options for Miami's next save chance, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

It sounds like Anthony Bass won't be getting the next save chance after blowing his first two chances of the season. Mish also mentions Yimi Garcia as another top option to get save chances going forward. General manager Kim Ng orchestrated the trade to get Floro from the Dodgers this past offseason. He has not allowed a run while striking out four over 3.1 innings this season.

Garcia is one of the top options for Miami's next save chance, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

It sounds like Anthony Bass won't be getting the next save chance after blowing his first two chances of the season. Mish also mentions Dylan Floro as another top option to get save chances going forward. Garcia has given up one run while striking out three over four innings this season.

Gonzalez was credited with the hold Friday against Washington as the result of a perfect inning during which he struck out two batters.

Gonzalez threw nine of his 10 pitches for strikes in the spotless outing and induced a swing-and-miss on five of his offerings. The left-hander's three holds are tied for first in MLB, and he has posted a 3:1 K:BB across 2.2 frames covering four outings.

Bass seems to have lost the closer job in Miami, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Manager Don Mattingly said Bass has some things to work on and was non committal at best regarding the ninth inning, per Mish. Bass is 0-for-2 on save chances and has given up six earned runs in 2.1 innings through three appearances. Yimi Garcia and Dylan Floro are the top options for saves with Bass out of the role.

Manager Brian Snitker said he hopes to have Martin (finger) available for Saturday's game against the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Martin was throwing on the field Friday and Snitker said the team will know more later in the day. He has not appeared in a game since April 4 due to numbness in the fingers of his pitching hand. An MRI was not deemed necessary.

Hand was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

The veteran left-hander was caught up in the Nationals' COVID-19 outbreak that delayed the start of the season, but he only ended up being away from the team for a week as a close contact. Hand may need a day or two before being ready to pitch, but he should take over the closer's role now that he's cleared, relegating Daniel Hudson and Tanner Rainey to setup roles.